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as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice
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Recent Examples of svelte
The latter comes in at 6,000 mAh, an impressive number given the svelte design and expansive camera hardware.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The slender abode is a svelte 10-feet wide (and 60-feet long).
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Right tackle Garrett DiGiorgio, now a relatively svelte 320 pounds, reported losing 11 pounds of fat and gaining seven pounds of muscle.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The key here is extensive use of lightweight aluminum and composite components that hold their curb weights down to a svelte 2,000 pounds, which itself is about the weight of a Ford F-150 Lightning EV’s battery pack alone.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The slender abode is a svelte 10-feet wide (and 60-feet long).
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Right tackle Garrett DiGiorgio, now a relatively svelte 320 pounds, reported losing 11 pounds of fat and gaining seven pounds of muscle.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The key here is extensive use of lightweight aluminum and composite components that hold their curb weights down to a svelte 2,000 pounds, which itself is about the weight of a Ford F-150 Lightning EV’s battery pack alone.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
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She was dressed for vacation in a sheer white long sleeve mini dress and slides, while the realtor wore a casual travel-day combo of skinny jeans, a white t-shirt and sneakers.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Ball is too inattentive on that end despite his impressive offensive skill set, and Miller is quite skinny and struggles to wall up on opposing guards and wings through his core.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Practical welt pockets, button closures, and adjustable cuffs maintain functionality, while thoughtful tonal stitching keeps the aesthetic sophisticated.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Micro-fulfillment centers come with their own risks, such as a heavy reliance on sophisticated robotics that can cause disruptions if errors occur.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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The animals have longer beaks, a more slender build and more distinctive dorsal fins than common bottlenose dolphins, according to Whale and Dolphin Conservation, a nonprofit.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the disease begins in the slender tubes that carry digestive bile and is associated with symptoms like abdominal pain, fatigue, fever and night sweats.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Much of the aesthetic was defined by long-slung, horizontal homes that were intended to emulate the graceful expanse of the midwest Prairie.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind.—
Ernie Cowan,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Biden administration lowered prices on 10 widely prescribed drugs, such as the blood thinner Eliquis, which will take effect in 2026.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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After years of trying to find peace between the humans and monsters in their hometown of Seabrook, Zed and Addison are ready for a smooth summer getaway after their first year of college.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Twain’s final decades were his Job years, the opposite of quiet and smooth and lovely.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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When looking for lean poultry, opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts and turkey cutlets.7 5.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Though Malkmus has maintained much of his lean, boyish West Coast cool, even edging toward late middle age, the quintet looks older and wiser, no longer burdened by their uncomfortable relationship with success.—
Scott Tobias,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Well integrated suave tannins and red fruit and flavors that include blueberries in this light and fine juice.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Art Deco has never really gone out of style: Even after a century, the zigzag meanders, suave ladies and elegant lines associated with it still define sophistication.—
Jordan Riefe,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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